Tags: DH Bikes
James Smurthwaite
May 12, 2021
Bike Check: Reece Wallace's Custom, 90s Themed Giant Glory
"It's fun having a bike that looks like a cyclone popsicle."
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James Smurthwaite
Apr 30, 2021
First Look: Forestal Reveals New 'Hydra' Downhill & 'Cyon' Trail eMTB Designs
Forestal adds two new e-bikes to their lineup, including a 170mm DH machine.
James Smurthwaite
Apr 26, 2021
Greg Minnaar vs Luca Shaw vs Steve Peat: 3 Santa Cruz V10s Head to Head
With no racing scheduled for the near future, the Syndicate are launching their new colors and bikes virtually instead.
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mack faint
Apr 25, 2021
Bike Check: Neko Mulally's Prototype Intense M279
A look at the prototype Neko's been racing on this season.
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Henry Quinney
Apr 23, 2021
Prime Bicycles Launches with New Downhill & Enduro Bikes
Introducing the Thunderflash and the Rocket.
mack faint
Apr 16, 2021
Bike Check: Charlie Harrison's Trek Session
A closer look at Charlie Harrison's new Trek Session, which has a few interesting un-released parts on it.
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James Smurthwaite
Apr 12, 2021
Spotted: World Cup Champion Matt Walker's New Saracen Myst
Matt Walker's Myst has a new look for 2021.
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Sarah Moore
Apr 12, 2021
Video: Loris Vergier Gets Up to Speed on the New Trek Session
New team, new bike, same speed.
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Dan Roberts
Apr 8, 2021
First Ride: 2022 Trek Session - Nope, Not Going to Say It
The Session returns with a high pivot layout and an aluminum frame.
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Sarah Moore
Apr 8, 2021
Video: Looks Like A Session
The IFHT crew hit this one out of the park.
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Pinkbike Originals
Apr 8, 2021
Video: Ethan Shandro’s RockShox Trek Race Team Edition Session - Pro Bike Check
Tom Bradshaw gets a close up look at Ethan Shandro's Trek Session.
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James Smurthwaite
Apr 6, 2021
Bike Check: Gee Atherton's Custom Quarry Hucking Atherton Bikes DH
Take a look at the bike Gee used for his wild quarry ride.
Ed Spratt
Mar 31, 2021
Round Up: The World Cup Race Bikes of Aaron Gwin
Yetis, Treks, Specializeds, YTs and more
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Pinkbike Originals
Mar 28, 2021
Video: Intense M279 Prototype Bike Check With Seth Sherlock
Christina Chappetta checks in with Seth Sherlock to find out more about the prototype Intense DH bike
Daniel Sapp
Mar 11, 2021
Spotted: A RockShox Blackbox Shock on Trek's High Pivot DH Bike
A few more details have emerged about the new bike, including a shock we haven't seen before.
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Daniel Sapp
Mar 10, 2021
Bike Check: Isak Leivsson's Homemade High Pivot DH Bike has 510mm Chainstays
One-off hardware and long chainstays, the third iteration of Isak's DH bike really likes to go fast.
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James Smurthwaite
Mar 8, 2021
Spotted: Trek High Pivot DH Prototype (Yes, It Still Looks Like a Session)
What appears to be a new Trek DH bike breaks cover at Windrock.
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Henry Quinney
Mar 5, 2021
7 Interesting Used Bikes For Sale on the Pinkbike Buy&Sell - Hidden Treasures
Some are sensible, some are... interesting. The wonders of the Buy&Sell.
Alicia Leggett
Mar 3, 2021
Good Month / Bad Month: DH Bike Reviews, Prototypes, Theft, & Litigation
February was a wild month in the mountain bike world...
Ed Spratt
Feb 27, 2021
Round Up: Custom Setup Tricks from World Cup & EWS Races
It's the little things that set one rider's bike apart from another.
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Henry Quinney
Feb 25, 2021
Throwback Thursday: 10 of Sam Hill's Most Iconic Bikes as Chosen by His Mechanic
From Iron Horse to Specialized to Nukeproof, take a trip through the archives to revisit Sam Hill's classic race bikes.
Mike Levy
Feb 23, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 49 - What's the Best DH Bike?
Four downhill bikes, countless uplifts, a stopwatch, and one winner.
Ed Spratt
Feb 22, 2021
Round Up: 10 Prototype DH Bikes That Never Made it to Production
10 interesting downhill bikes that didn't quite make it to the mass market.
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Dan Roberts
Feb 22, 2021
Review: Canyon Sender vs Specialized Demo vs Cube Two15 vs Commencal Supreme - DH Bike Week
Four new downhill bikes put to the test in the demanding terrain surrounding Champéry, Switzerland.
Dan Roberts
Feb 19, 2021
Review: 2021 Commencal Supreme DH 29/27 - DH Bike Week
Commencal have created a winning package that's ideal for privateers looking for a race bike that won't hold them back.
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Dan Roberts
Feb 18, 2021
Review: 2021 Specialized Demo Race - DH Bike Week
Rainbow stripes aren't required to make the most of this DH machine.
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Dan Roberts
Feb 17, 2021
Review: 2021 Canyon Sender CFR - DH Bike Week
The Sender is a purebred race machine, with an impressive level of adjustability.
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Ed Spratt
Feb 17, 2021
Quiz: Can You Guess these DH Bikes From Their Silhouettes? - DH Bike Week
Some legitimately tough ones in here...
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James Smurthwaite
Feb 16, 2021
Tora Cycles' EVH is a Brooklyn Machine Works Inspired Downhill Bike - DH Bike Week
The EVH is an ode to the classic Brooklyn Machine Works designs of the past.
Dan Roberts
Feb 16, 2021
Review: 2021 Cube TWO15 HPC SLT - DH Bike Week
There's no shortage of speed, but the TWO15 can be a demanding ride if you're not paying attention.
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Ed Spratt
Feb 16, 2021
Nerding Out: The Most Successful Downhill Bikes from 2000 to 2020 - DH Bike Week
We tally the World Cup and World Champs victories of downhill frames in the past two decades.
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Henry Quinney
Feb 15, 2021
Now THAT Was a Bike: 2004 Lahar M8 - DH Bike Week
The Lahar M8 still looks like it's from the future more than fifteen years after its debut.
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James Smurthwaite
Feb 12, 2021
The Vulcain Cycles Magma Isn't Another Single Pivot Steel Bike
The latest version of the Magma is sure to turn heads.
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James Smurthwaite
Feb 10, 2021
Spotted: Danny Hart is Testing a Mullet Set Up on his Cube Downhill Bike
Off-season testing is in full swing, and it looks like Danny Hart is back on a mullet setup.
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James Smurthwaite
Feb 8, 2021
A Closer Look at the Production Privee CNC'd Downhill Bike
Dig a little deeper into the details of Production Privee's latest endeavor.
Pinkbike Originals
Feb 5, 2021
Video: 8 Freeride Bike Checks from Freeride Fiesta
Take a look at some of the freeride rigs from the Freeride Fiesta.
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Alicia Leggett
Jan 27, 2021
Bike Check: Johny Salido's Freeride Fiesta Transition TR11
Johny Salido's Freeride Fiesta bike is a colorful celebration of bikes and Mexico.
Yegor
Jan 7, 2021
Home of the Monster T - Inside the Eastern European Vintage Freeride Scene
An amazing, bewildering, look into the Streetetz Clan's old-school freeride culture.
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James Smurthwaite
Jan 5, 2021
The Shredmaster is a High Pivot, 29er, Gearbox Downhill Bike That Takes a Water Bottle
Andi Jakoubek has created his dream DH machine.
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Daniel Sapp
Dec 23, 2020
A Closer Look at Devinci's Experimental High Pivot Wilson
Digging in a little further into the backstory of the Wilson HP.
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Ed Spratt
Dec 19, 2020
Round Up: 30 DH World Cup Cockpit Setups Past & Present
Ready for some armchair judging? Here are 30 chances to disagree with what the pros run.
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YT Industries
Dec 18, 2020
Video: YT Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Tues
YT look back at the creation and development of their Tues downhill bike.
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Propain Unveils 2 Unused Custom World Cup Bikes for George Brannigan
The two custom bikes for Branngian that never got to put rubber to dirt at a World Cup.
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Sarah Moore
Dec 2, 2020
Bike Check: Anita & Caro Gehrig's Fleet of Norco Bicycles
The Swiss Enduro World Series racers have six bikes each.
Ross Bell
Nov 24, 2020
Bike Check: Reece Wilson's Trek Session Gets the World Champion Treatment
The World Champ gets a fitting ride.
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Mike Kazimer
Oct 30, 2020
Dangerholm vs. Kapfinger: The World's Finest DH Bike Challenge - Pinkbike Poll
It's Dangerholm vs. Kapfinger in the quest to create the world's finest downhill bike - vote now to decide who wins a one-of-a-kind prize.
Propain Factory Racing
Oct 27, 2020
Propain is Testing a Prototype DH Bike
Propain have given a sneak peek at what could be their new DH bike.
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James Smurthwaite
Oct 21, 2020
9 Bikes That Have Won Red Bull Rampage
A look back on Rampage bikes from 2008 to the present day.
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James Smurthwaite
Oct 16, 2020
Bike Check: Loic Bruni's Specialized Demo
The Specialized Gravity team keep their set up details pretty close to their chest, but here's what we were able to get them to reveal about Bruni's bike.
James Smurthwaite
Oct 14, 2020
Bike Check: Troy Brosnan's Custom Canyon Sender - Maribor World Cup 2020
A deep dive into Troy Brosnan's set up on his new Sender.
James Smurthwaite
Oct 8, 2020
Nukeproof Releases a Mullet Version of the Dissent Downhill Bike
A mixed wheel set up is now available for Nukeproof's DH rig.
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Dan Roberts
Oct 8, 2020
Bike Check: Max Hartenstern's German Championship Winning Custom 2021 Cube TWO15
A fitting bike for the newly crowned German champ.
Ross Bell
Oct 7, 2020
11 Bikes From Leogang DH World Champs 2020
A fresh batch of downhill machines to drool over.
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Alex Marin to Ride Ronnie Mac Inspired World Champs Bike
A Ronnie Mac tribute for moto fan Marin.
Daniel Sapp
Oct 7, 2020
Canyon Release 2021 Torque and Sender AL Bikes
Canyon's updated Torque and Sender AL get new components and colors.
Nathan Hughes
Oct 5, 2020
Bike Checks: Vali Höll's YT Fleet
A bunch of carbon and not a lot of cables among Höll's quiver of SRAM-equipped YT bikes.
Cube Announces Two15 Series
Cube presents two fully redesigned Two15 series for the UCI Mountain Bike Downhill Worlds.
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Dan Roberts
Oct 5, 2020
Bike Checks: Brook Macdonald & Laurie Greenland's Mondraker Summums - Crankworx Innsbruck 2020
A double dose of Mondraker's new Summum.
Dan Roberts
Oct 5, 2020
First Look: Cube's New TWO15 DH Bikes
There are now two versions of the TWO15 - one aimed at racers, and the other at park riders.
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Matthew DeLorme
Oct 5, 2020
7 Downhill Bikes From Crankworx Innsbruck 2020
Ok, there's one enduro bike in the mix, but all the rest are purebred DH machines.
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Samantha Saskia Dugon
Oct 3, 2020
Bike Check: Kaos Seagrave's Canyon Sender - Crankworx Innsbruck 2020
Dig into the details of this sparkly Sender.
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Pinkbike Originals
Oct 3, 2020
Video: 6 Downhill Bike Checks from Crankworx Innsbruck 2020
We stopped a few riders to get the lowdown on their race rigs.
James Smurthwaite
Sep 29, 2020
Bike Check: Brook Macdonald's New Mondraker Summum
Brook will be returning to downhill racing at Crankworx Innsbruck.
Mike Levy
Sep 24, 2020
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 24 - Why Even Buy a DH Bike?
If any downhill bike on the market can make you feel like a World Cup pro, how come we're wondering why you'd buy one?
John O'Brien
Sep 22, 2020
11 Retro Downhill Bikes From the South Australian State Downhill Championships
GT Dhi, Orange 222, Santa Cruz Bullit, remember any of these retro bikes?
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Samantha Saskia Dugon
Sep 17, 2020
Bike Check: Brendan Fairclough's Custom F**k Corona Scott Gambler
"One careful owner, only used once". This bike could be yours as Brendog will be raffling it for charity.
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James Smurthwaite
Sep 11, 2020
Bike vs Bike: Connor Fearon's 2007 Kona Stab Deluxe vs 2020 Operator
Connor Fearon's quarantine project was bringing an old DH bike back to life and then racing it.
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James Smurthwaite
Sep 11, 2020
The Best Tech From Val di Sole Downhill World Cups
Hop in the time machine for a trip down bike tech way.
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GAMUX BIKES
Sep 10, 2020
Video: Gamux Launches Runi Gearbox Enduro Bike and Marca Downhill Bike
Two alloy bikes with plenty of customization options.
Samantha Saskia Dugon
Sep 10, 2020
Bike Check: Ike Klaassen's Santa Cruz V10 CC - Audi Nines 2020
Hailing from Stellenbosch, South Africa, the home of Darkfest and the renowned Hellsend compound, Ike was destined to be stylish on two wheels.
James Smurthwaite
Sep 1, 2020
Mondraker Goes Aluminum Only on 2021 Summum Downhill Bike - Across the Pond Beaver
Mondraker champion metal and bring in some geometry tweaks.
Ed Spratt
Aug 25, 2020
Bike Check: Loris Vergier's Santa Cruz V10 MX
Loris Vergier hopped aboard the mixed-wheel size train for the French National Championships.
Ed Spratt
Aug 24, 2020
Bike Check: Myriam Nicole's Commencal Supreme Mullet
Myriam's decision to go the mixed-wheel route paid off at French National Championships.
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Ed Spratt
Aug 24, 2020
Bike Check: Benoit Coulanges' Commencal Supreme
Benoit is on a tear this year, coming out on top against a stacked field of fast French riders.
James Smurthwaite
Aug 21, 2020
The Best Tech from Mont Sainte Anne DH World Cups
Over a decade's worth of tech highlights from the MSA pits.
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Pivot Cycles
Aug 18, 2020
Pivot Introduces the Bernard Kerr Collector's Edition Phoenix 29
Pivot celebrates a decade long partnership with the British racer.
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James Smurthwaite
Aug 13, 2020
The Best Tech From Lenzerheide DH World Cups
A look back at the tech highlights from previous Lenzerheide DH World Cups.
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Dan Roberts
Aug 11, 2020
First Ride: 2021 Canyon Sender CFR
The new Sender has arrived, with an updated frame and more wheel size options.
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Matt Wragg
Aug 8, 2020
Bike Check: JP Bruni's Specialized Demo - DH Masters World Champion
JP Bruni holds more DH titles than his son with 9 Masters Worlds titles and 12 national masters titles.
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Aidan Oliver
Aug 7, 2020
Bike Check: Rhys Verner's 3 Bikes of Crankworx Summer Series
We take a look at the 3 bikes Rhys Verner has been racing at the Crankworx Summer Series
James Smurthwaite
Jul 23, 2020
Update: A Better Look at Norco's New Long Travel Bike
Update, does it use flex stays? It seems not.
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Aidan Oliver
Aug 5, 2020
Bike Check: Mckay Vezina's 3 Bikes of Crankworx Summer Series
We take a look at the 3 diffferent bike Mckay Vezina is riding at the Crankworx Summer Series
Gustav Gullholm
Aug 3, 2020
Building The World's Lightest 29er DH Bike With Dangerholm
Dangerholm went wild with the dremel again, and this is the result.
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Pinkbike Originals
Jul 28, 2020
Video: What Bikes Do DH Racers Ride For An Enduro Race? - Crankworx Summer Series
Christina asked some of B.C.'s best downhill riders how they are setting their bikes up to race enduro in the first event of the Clif Crankworx Summer Series.
Ed Spratt
Jul 20, 2020
Two Pro Bikes from Downhill Southeast - Windrock II 2020
A closer look at Chris Grice's Specialized Demo and Frida Rønning's Commencal Supreme
Daniel Sapp
Jul 14, 2020
Bike Check: Walker Shaw's Santa Cruz V10 CC - Downhill Southeast - Windrock II 2020
A burly, XL, 29er build for Luca's brother.
Sarah Moore
Jul 9, 2020
Santa Cruz Bicycles Releases Mixed Wheel V10
Santa Cruz now offers medium and large riders a mixed wheel version of the V10.
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James Smurthwaite
Jul 8, 2020
Spotted: Cube's New Carbon Downhill Bike - iXS Test Session
Cube goes carbon for the first time on its big rig
Ralf Hauser
Jul 7, 2020
Bike Check: Nina Hoffmann's Santa Cruz V10 - iXS Cup Test Session
Nina returns from injury as the owner and rider of her own team. Here's what she will be running in 2020.
Ralf Hauser
Jul 6, 2020
Bike Check: David Trummer's YT Tues - iXS Cup Test Session
A look round David Trummer's aluminium-as-possible YT Tues including some prototype wheels as he makes his debut for the Mob.
Ralf Hauser
Jul 6, 2020
Bike Check: Wyn Masters' GT Fury Team - iXS Cup Test Session
Spending most of his riding time on his enduro race bike, a big objective of Wyn Masters' setup choices was to create a similar feeling between his different bikes.
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Ralf Hauser
Jul 3, 2020
Bike Check: Andi Kolb's Gamux DH Prototype
Gamux are finalizing the details of their made-in-Europe DH bike.
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Ralf Hauser
Jul 3, 2020
19 Downhill Bikes From NotARace - iXS Cup Test Session
It's not a race, but it sure is good to see downhill bikes out in the wild again.
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COMMENCAL bicycles
Jul 2, 2020
Must Watch: Amaury Pierron Goes Ridiculously Fast Aboard Commencal's New Supreme DH 29/27
Amaury Pierron lets loose on the new mixed-wheel Supreme DH.
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Matt Wragg
Jun 30, 2020
Now THAT Was A Bike: Nico Vouilloz's Sunn Radical+
Nico Vouilloz's Sunn Radical was ahead of its time in the late '90s.
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Matt Wragg
Jun 29, 2020
Bike Checks: Antoine Vidal's Commencal Supreme & Meta AM
Antoine took home the U-21 EWS title last year, along with a silver for the juniors at DH World Champs.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 26, 2020
The Evolution of the Commencal Supreme
Trace the history of the Commencal Supreme from past to present.
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James Smurthwaite
Jun 18, 2020
The Best Tech From Vallnord DH World Cups
All the best tech from Vallnord dating back to 2013.
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James Smurthwaite
Jun 10, 2020
Bike Check: Ethan Nell's Desert-Ready YT Industries Tues
26" wheels and a Rampage-worthy build.
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Pinkbike Originals
Jun 10, 2020
Video: Bike Check - Christina Chappetta's Trek Session
We took a look at Pinkbike presenter Christina Chappetta's Trek Slash earlier this spring, and now we're taking a look at her downhill rig.
Dan Roberts
Jun 9, 2020
Specialized Launches Mixed Wheel Size Demo
Mullet as standard and loads of adjustability on the latest Demo.
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Daniel Sapp
Jun 9, 2020
3 Pro Bikes from Downhill Southeast - Windrock 2020
A few more pro bikes from this past weekend's race at Windrock.
Daniel Sapp
Jun 7, 2020
Bike Check: Luca Shaw's Santa Cruz V10: Downhill Southeast - Windrock 2020
Luca Shaw's V10 is sporting a mullet with a prototype rear end.
Daniel Sapp
Jun 7, 2020
Bike Check: Neko Mulally's Intense M29: Downhill Southeast - Windrock 2020
Neko's M29 is kitted out with fresh Fox suspension, TRP's new brakes, and drivetrain silencers.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 4, 2020
Throwback: The Best Tech From the Fort William DH World Cups
Here's a look back on some of the best tech we've seen during our visits to Fort William.
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James Smurthwaite
Jun 1, 2020
Bike Checks: Alex Volokhov's Rocky Mountain Slayer & Maiden
Alex Volokhov is the newest freerider on Rocky's roster.
Sarah Moore
May 27, 2020
15 Bike Checks from Craig Evans, Iago Garay & The Santa Cruz Free Agents
A whole lot of variety in this group of riders.
Ross Bell
May 22, 2020
Bike Check: Ben Cathro's Santa Cruz V10
The Privateer's 2020 rig is ready for when racing gets back underway.
Propain Factory Racing
May 20, 2020
George Brannigan’s Lousa, Maribor & Losinj Custom Painted Propain Rage Race Bike
The first of George Brannigan's 3 custom painted bikes for 2020.
James Smurthwaite
May 8, 2020
The Best Tech From the Losinj DH World Cup
Travel back to 2018, the one and only time the DH World Cup circus arrived in Losinj.
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James Smurthwaite
May 2, 2020
Bike Check: Isak Leivsson's Homemade Steel Downhill Bike
The Norwegian rider returns with a hand-built bike with geometry numbers based on Sam Hill's golden era.
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James Smurthwaite
Apr 28, 2020
Greg Minnaar vs Luca Shaw vs Loris Vergier: 3 Santa Cruz V10s Head to Head
Three different riders, three different setups and the V10 MX, get stuck into the nerdy details here.
Ross Bell
Mar 31, 2020
Bike Check: Greg Williamson's Commencal Supreme
A new Commencal frame with some shiny, prototype Fox bits for Greg Williamson.
Aidan Oliver
Mar 9, 2020
Bike Check: George Brannigan's Propain Rage Mullet Bike - Crankworx Rotorua 2020
George Brannigan's new bike in all its glory.
Aidan Oliver
Mar 9, 2020
Spotted: Canyon's New Sender Breaks Cover in Rotorua
Our first look at the new Canyon downhill bike between the tapes in Rotorua
Aidan Oliver
Mar 7, 2020
Bike Check: Sam Blenkinsop's Norco Aurum HSP 29" - Crankworx Rotorua 2020
Check out Sam Blenkinsop's new and very sparkly Norco Aurum HSP 29 before the Crankworx Rotorua Downhill.
Aidan Oliver
Mar 6, 2020
Bike Check: Tracey Hannah's Polygon XquareOne DH - Crankworx Rotorua 2020
The World Cup champion kicks off her season with a bigger bike and some new components.
Aidan Oliver
Mar 4, 2020
Jackson Goldstone's Custom Painted Lunar Trek Session - Crankworx Rotorua 2020
Jackson is hoping to shoot the moon on this ride now that he's old enough for Crankworx Rotorua events.
Canfield Bikes
Mar 3, 2020
Canfield Bikes Rolls Out ONE.2 29er Downhill Bike
Canfield's ONE.2 boasts eight inches of travel front and rear and is designed to accept both 29 and 27.5-inch wheels.
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Format Bikes Announce Redesigned 'Format 4112' Downhill Bike
Format bikes reveal details for their completely redesigned 'Format 4112' downhill bike.
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James Smurthwaite
Feb 10, 2020
4 Bike Checks from DarkFest 2020
It takes some pretty special riders to hit the huge jumps at Darkfest, but it takes some pretty special bikes too. Here are four of our favourites from some Fest first timers to one of the founders of the whole series
Samantha Saskia Dugon
Feb 6, 2020
Bike Check: Brendan Fairclough's Scott Gambler - Darkfest 2020
Here's how Fairclough changes his bike between racing World Cup DH and a weekend of massive jumps.
Mike Levy
Feb 2, 2020
Video: Here's How to Make Your Own Carbon DH Bike
A step-by-step guide for the DIY'er who loves carbon fiber.
Halo Wheels
Dec 13, 2019
Now Closed: Halo Wheels & YT Industries Announce Custom Jordie Lunn Bike Raffle in His Memory
All proceeds of this raffle will go towards charitable causes that Jordie Lunn believed in so that his memory will live on.
James Smurthwaite
Jan 24, 2020
Everything We Know So Far About the New Canyon Sender
Full review not coming tomorrow
James Smurthwaite
Jan 23, 2020
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[Updated] Video: Aaron Gwin Teases New Downhill Bike
Race season is on the way, and it looks like Gwin is testing a new frame.
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James Smurthwaite
Jan 23, 2020
Prime Bicycles Launches with 29" Downhill Bike Tease
It's not often a brand comes along and their first bike is a carbon downhill bike but it's certainly a way to grab our attention.
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Daniel Sapp
Jan 8, 2020
First Look: YT's 2020 Lineup
YT's 2020 lineup gets updated colors and specs.
Mike Kazimer
Dec 11, 2019
Review: Scott Gambler 900 Tuned - A Sub-35 Pound Downhill Bike
The new Gambler is a whole different beast than its predecessor. We put it to the test.
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James Smurthwaite
Nov 25, 2019
Quiver: The Many Bikes of Bernard Kerr
Take a look at the fleet of training tools that Bernard Kerr uses to get ready for the World Cup DH season and Hardline.
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Sarah Moore
Oct 24, 2019
21 Downhill Bikes of Red Bull Rampage 2019 - Vote For Your Favourite
Take a run through the custom goodness from the 21 competitors and then vote for your favorite.
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Ed Spratt
Oct 18, 2019
Insync Racing to Develop Prototype DH Race Bike for 2020
Veronika Widmann and the Insync Team to swap their YT Tues bikes for a totally new frame in 2020.
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Mike Kazimer
Oct 17, 2019
First Look: The 2020 Commencal Furious is Bike Park & Freeride Friendly
The Furious has been updated with a longer reach, shorter chainstays, and a stiffer frame.
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Brian Park
Oct 14, 2019
6 DH Bikes & 6 Instagrams from Formation - Women's Freeride Progression Sessions
6 women and their whips at the old Rampage site.
Mike Kazimer
Oct 14, 2019
Review: Santa Cruz V10 29 - A Highly Refined & Rapid DH Race Bike
We put the latest version of Santa Cruz's DH race machine to the test.
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Tristan Tinn
Sep 16, 2019
Bike Check: Gee Atherton's Prototype 9.0 Mullet Bike Used & Abused
Before & after images of Gee's silver medal winning DH machine
Samantha Saskia Dugon
Sep 14, 2019
Bike Check: Jackson Goldstone's Trek Session 9.9 - Nines 2019
With a new frame just in time for the Audi Nines event, Jackson talks us through his dream bike.
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Andy Vathis
Sep 14, 2019
27 Downhill Bikes From US Open 2019
With some of the world's best in attendance, there are plenty of interesting bikes rolling around the pits.
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Tristan Tinn
Sep 13, 2019
12 Downhill Bikes From Hardline 2019
It's on. Hardline is kicking off with a bang in the sun soaked Welsh Valleys. Here are twelve of the bikes taking a beating.
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Samantha Saskia Dugon
Sep 13, 2019
Bike Check: Sam Reynolds' Single-Speed DH Bike - Nines 2019
One gear, a lot of suspension, and some really big jumps.
Pivot Cycles
Sep 4, 2019
Video: Pivot Cycles Announces New Phoenix 29, then Bernard Kerr, Matt Walker, & Eddie Masters Send It
Pivot says that the lower, more compact 190mm travel design of the dw-link on the new Pivot 29 increases overall stiffness and lowers the center of gravity.
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Daniel Sapp
Sep 1, 2019
Bike Check: Neko Mulally's Intense M29 - Mont-Sainte-Anne DH World Champs 2019
Neko Mulally's lumberjack themed Intense M29 is one of a kind and he's raffling it off to get more kids on bikes after this weekend's race.
Mike Kazimer
Aug 31, 2019
Pinkbike Poll: Vote For Your Favorite Custom World Champs Downhill Bike
Do your prefer sparkles over stripes? Wild over mild? Choose you favorite DH rig out of this mega batch of custom World Champs bikes.
Daniel Sapp
Aug 30, 2019
Bike Check: Aaron Gwin's Prototype Mixed-Wheel Intense M279 - Mont-Sainte-Anne DH World Champs 2019
Aaron Gwin is back on track and he's made some big changes to his race bike over the last few months.
Daniel Sapp
Aug 30, 2019
Bike Check: Marine Cabirou's Game of Thrones Scott Gambler - Mont-Sainte-Anne DH World Champs 2019
Marine Cabirou seems to have adjusted well to a new bike and a new team this season. Going into World Champs after winning the last two World Cups, her Scott Gambler is dialed and poised for a podium finish.
Daniel Sapp
Aug 30, 2019
Bike Check: Amaury Pierron's Commencal Supreme DH 29 - Mont-Sainte-Anne DH World Champs 2019
Amaury Pierron's Commencal Supreme DH 29 is a favorite to land on the top step of the podium this weekend. Check it out.
Mike Kazimer
Aug 29, 2019
9 More Custom DH Bikes - Mont-Sainte-Anne World Champs 2019
Another batch of customized downhill speed machines from MSA.
Ross Bell
Aug 28, 2019
29 Custom Painted DH Bikes from the Mont-Sainte-Anne World Champs 2019
Feast your eyes on the first batch of blinged-out beauties from DH World Champs.
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Norco Bicycles
Aug 29, 2019
Norco's 1993-Inspired World Champs Aurum HSP for Sam Blenkinsop
The inspiration for the look came from an unreleased bike from 1993.
Richard Cunningham
Aug 11, 2019
Spotted: New Mondraker DH Bike
Seen at Lenzerheide, this one has 29-inch wheels, an aluminum chassis and dual-link rear suspension - but no chain idler...
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| 81 Comments
Richard Cunningham
Aug 8, 2019
2 Affordable Alloy Versions of Scott's New Gambler DH Bike Coming This Fall
Get the speed, adjustability and dual-wheel-size capability of its new race proven Gambler Tuned in a full aluminum or a carbon front triangle option
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| 137 Comments
Rick Schubert Schubert
Aug 4, 2019
29 Bikes for Future World Cup Shredders - Rookies Championships 2019
We caught up with some of the quickest youngsters from the iXS Rookies World Champs.
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| 21 Comments
Mike Levy
Aug 1, 2019
Bike Check: Charlie Harrison's Session 29er - Val di Sole World Cup DH 2019
Big wheels, stiff suspension, and a whole lotta green and sparkles for the American racer.
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| 95 Comments
Ross Bell
Jul 31, 2019
Tech Randoms: Val di Sole World Cup DH 2019
Teams were busy getting bikes ready for the steep and potentially wet track that awaits racers in Val di Sole.
Mike Kazimer
Jul 31, 2019
Review: 2019 Kona Operator CR - An Adaptable & Sturdy DH Machine
We put the big-wheeled version of Kona's latest Operator DH bike to the test.
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| 125 Comments
Transition Bikes
Jul 30, 2019
Video: Transition Announces All New TR11 Downhill Bike
The new Transition TR11 is longer, uses a different shock length, has a straight 56mm headtube, and more.
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| 135 Comments
Eric Palmer
Jul 20, 2019
18 DH Bikes from Loosefest XL
Big bikes with small wheels, semi-slick tires, and single-speed drivetrains for the biggest jumps in the world.
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| 121 Comments
Mike Kazimer
Jul 12, 2019
DH Bike Tech: Super-Sized Brake Rotors
200, 220, 246mm... Just how big can brake rotors get?
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| 161 Comments
Richard Cunningham
Jul 12, 2019
Bike Check: Nina Hoffmann's Juliana She-10 - Les Gets World Cup DH 2019
The German privateer who has reshuffled the order of women's World Cup DH talks about bike setup and making the show.
Mike Kazimer
Jul 11, 2019
First Ride: The 2020 Scott Gambler DH Bike is Light & Ultra-Adjustable
Scott didn't hold back in their quest to create one of the lightest DH race bikes on the market.
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| 213 Comments
Sarah Moore
Jul 10, 2019
Tech Briefing: Purple Components, Youth Apparel, 2020 Bikes & More - July 2019
A monthly round-up of the latest tech, this time including gear from Commencal, Nukeproof, ENVE, Giro, and more.
Mike Kazimer
Jul 9, 2019
First Ride: The 2020 Demo 29 - Specialized's New Aluminum DH Race Machine
You've seen the prototypes, now it's time to check out the production version of the new Demo.
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| 360 Comments
Mike Levy
Jul 4, 2019
Giant's Prototype 29er Downhill Bike - Vallnord World Cup DH 2019
It had to happen sooner or later. Giant's prototype 29" wheeled Glory makes an appearance at this weekend's World Cup.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 16, 2019
Brook Macdonald vs Laurie Greenland: 2 Mondraker Summums Head to Head
We compare cockpits, suspension tunes and frame choices between two athletes who's riding styles are as different as their physical proportions
Vitus Bikes
Jun 8, 2019
Vitus Announces 2019 Dominer DH Bike
The Vitus Dominer adds more travel and a downhill specific tubeset to their Sommet platform.
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| 78 Comments
Ross Bell
Jun 6, 2019
Tech Randoms: Leogang DH World Cup 2019
Fort William took a toll on bikes and riders alike, and the rebuilding process is in full swing in preparation for another round of racing.
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| 154 Comments
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Ross Bell
May 30, 2019
Tech Randoms: Fort William DH World Cup 2019
The rain has arrived, and racers and mechanics are preparing for a wet weekend of DH racing.
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| 145 Comments
Ross Bell
May 20, 2019
8 World Cup DH Racers' Cockpit Setups - British National Series Round 2
Armed with the most accurate tape measure in the Scottish Highlands we went and scoured the Fort William pits to check out 8 racers' cockpit setups.
Bike Check: Tahnée Seagrave's Transition TR11
Tahnée turned it up to 11 in Maribor aboard this speedy machine.
Video: Building and Painting a Custom, Full Metal Jacket Themed V10
Chris of Fiasko Racing gets the bike of his dreams from Rie:sel Design.
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| 106 Comments
Daniel Sapp
Apr 27, 2019
Bike Check: Aaron Gwin's Intense M29 - Maribor DH World Cup 2019
New year, new team. Aaron Gwin is back and hungry for the top step on Sunday. We get the low down from his mechanic, John Hall.
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| 98 Comments
James Smurthwaite
Apr 26, 2019
Bike Check: Dakotah Norton's Devinci Wilson 29 - Maribor DH World Cup 2019
Dakotah's raring to go aboard his fresh Devinci Wilson 29.
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| 42 Comments
Mike Levy
Apr 25, 2019
Joe Smith's Propain Rage CF - Maribor World Cup DH 2019
Big wheels and exotic Italian suspension.
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| 32 Comments
Mike Levy
Apr 25, 2019
A Closer Look at Cannondale's Wild 2-Shock DH Bike - Maribor World Cup DH 2019
Attention armchair engineers: Cannondale's return to top-flight DH racing includes two rear shocks, an idler pulley, and a lot of carbon fiber.
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| 223 Comments
James Smurthwaite
Apr 25, 2019
Bike Check: Danny Hart's 29/27.5" Saracen Myst - Maribor World Cup DH 2019
Take a look at Danny Hart's race rig for the first World Cup of the season.
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| 91 Comments
James Smurthwaite
Apr 22, 2019
Bike Check: Magnus Manson's 29er Chrome Canyon Sender
Canadian champion Magnus Manson finally bagged himself a factory ride this year and will be riding a 29" Canyon Sender.
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| 66 Comments
James Smurthwaite
Apr 21, 2019
Bike Check: Phil Atwill’s Cube Two15 HPA 29 - European Cup: Round 1 Maribor
2019 sees Phil Atwill riding the 29" Cube Two15 HPA in a custom XXL sizing.
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| 55 Comments
Daniel Sapp
Apr 10, 2019
Bike Check: Mick Hannah's Mixed Wheel Size Polygon XquarOne DH
Add Mick to the list of riders experimenting with two different wheel diameters.
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| 125 Comments
Aidan Oliver
Apr 4, 2019
Bike Check: Angel Suarez's YT Tues
We caught up with Angel Suarez and his mechanic in Rotorua to check out his 2019 ride.
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| 65 Comments
Daniel Sapp
Mar 22, 2019
Bike Check: Bernard Kerr's Pivot Phoenix 29 Carbon - Crankworx Rotorua 2019
A closer look at Pivot's soon to be released big-wheel DH bike.
Paul Aston
Mar 18, 2019
Ridden & Rated: 29" DH Bikes From Intense, Saracen, GT & Devinci
4 more World Cup proven downhill machines with big wheels. Can they top the Commencal?
Paul Aston
Mar 14, 2019
Review: The 2019 Saracen Myst 29" is Forgiving & Agile
Can a relatively simple single pivot design still hold its own against modern multi-pivot players?
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| 103 Comments
Daniel Sapp
Mar 12, 2019
Bike Check: Christopher Grice's Specialized Demo - 2019 Windrock Pro GRT
This weekend Chris won the Junior Expert 15-16 category at Windrock by nearly 20 seconds in absolutely treacherous conditions.
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| 198 Comments
Paul Aston
Mar 11, 2019
Review: The 2019 Devinci Wilson 29" is a Big Bike for Big Speed
The newest Devinci Wilson is a big mountain brawler that's not afraid to go fast.
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| 85 Comments
Paul Aston
Feb 18, 2019
Review: GT's 2019 Fury 29" Combines 4-Bar & High Pivot Suspension Designs
Does the new Fury strike the perfect balance between a classic four-bar and a high-pivot bike with an idler wheel?
Paul Aston
Jan 31, 2019
5 New 29er Downhill Bikes Ridden & Rated
We put the new breed of wagon-wheeled DH bikes to the test.
Richard Cunningham
Jan 23, 2019
Bike Check: Aaron Gwin's Intense M29 FRO
Now that it's official, here's a look at the 29-inch wheel DH bike he'll be racing this season
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| 320 Comments
Paul Aston
Jan 14, 2019
Review: Intense's 2019 M29 is a DH Racing Thoroughbred
The Legend of M continues, but can it compete with the best DH bikes of 2019?
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| 302 Comments
Paul Aston
Jan 10, 2019
Review: The 2019 Banshee Legend 29" Rewards Aggressive Riders
The 29" Legend was designed to be a high-speed race machine for taller, aggressive riders.
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| 178 Comments
Paul Aston
Nov 7, 2018
Review: Cube's 29" Downhill Bike - the Two15 SL
After making its debut on the World Cup DH circuit, Cube's 29" Two15 is now available to the general public.
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| 117 Comments
Tristan Tinn
Sep 16, 2018
Bike Check: Gee Atherton's Trek Session 9.9 29
This bike was built for sending - take a closer look at Gee's ride for Red Bull Hardline.
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| 57 Comments
Red Bull Bike
Sep 15, 2018
29 Bikes From Red Bull Hardline 2018
The world's best freeracers have assembled to take on one wild track.
Rick Schubert Schubert
Sep 7, 2018
Bike Check: Bryn Dickerson's YT Tues - iXS European DH Cup 2018
Take a closer look at Bryn Dickerson's YT Tues race machine.
YT Industries
Sep 5, 2018
The YT Mob's World Champs Bikes are Looking Gorgeous
Aaron Gwin, Neko Mulally and Angel Suarez's custom YT Tues World Champs bikes have been lovingly painted for the one-off event.
Mike Kazimer
Aug 24, 2018
Bike Check: Tracey Hannah's Polygon XquareOne DH
The XquareOne DH doesn't look like anything else on the World Cup circuit.
Mike Kazimer
Aug 24, 2018
Bike Check: Jack Reading's Prototype Nicolai DH 29er
There's another new 29er DH bike on the loose on the World Cup circuit - this one's an aluminum Nicolai.
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| 62 Comments
Richard Cunningham
Aug 14, 2018
Bike Check: R-Dog's Hawaiian Theme Trek Session - Crankworx Whistler 2018
Ryan Howard named his custom painted freeride machine "Permanent Vacation."
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| 78 Comments
Paul Aston
Aug 13, 2018
Review: Norco Aurum HSP1 29"
The Aurum HSP is a incredible, high-performance machine that's built for speed.
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| 150 Comments
Paul Aston
Jul 30, 2018
Review: Commencal's Supreme DH 29 is an Unflinching Race Weapon
Has Commencal created the ideal privateer downhill bike?
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| 301 Comments
Rick Schubert Schubert
Jul 24, 2018
Bike Check: Joshua Barth's Solid Strike - European DH Cup 2018
Joshua Barth's Solid Strike is an unofficial XXL size that he has taken back to back podiums with at the iXS European DH Cup.
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| 50 Comments
Paul Aston
Jul 13, 2018
Bike Check: Adam Brayton's Scott Gambler - Andorra World Cup 2018
Brayton's Gambler is now running full Öhlins suspension, a custom painted frame, and of course a full complement of Hope's best components.
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| 76 Comments
Mike Kazimer
Jul 6, 2018
Bike Check: Bernard Kerr's Pivot Phoenix DH - Val di Sole World Cup DH 2018
Bernard Kerr is back aboard his 27.5" Pivot Phoenix in Val di Sole. We check out the finer details of his bike with his mechanic Bo MacArthur.
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| 26 Comments
Rick Schubert Schubert
Jul 1, 2018
Bike Check: Kellys Bike Noid 90 29er - European DH Cup 2018
Rastislav Baranek's Kellys Bike Noid 90 29er has very adjustable geometry.
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| 60 Comments
Paul Aston
Jun 23, 2018
Winning Downhill Bike Check - Crankworx Les Gets 2018
This bike took the win today by 0.97s on the fast and loose Les Gets Downhill.
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| 51 Comments
Rick Schubert Schubert
Jun 18, 2018
Bike Check: Max Hartenstern's Cube Two15 29er Prototype
It's the German shredder's first season in the World Cup Elite ranks and he's already posting top times. PB photographer Rick Schubert takes a look at his big-wheel DH racer.
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| 33 Comments
Ralf Hauser
Jun 18, 2018
Bike Check: Fabio Wibmer's Specialized S-Works Demo 8 - Crankworx Innsbruck 2018
The breakout YouTube star has a bike that’s as eye catching as his riding.
Daniel Sapp
Jun 17, 2018
Bike Check: Charlie Harrison's Intense M29 FRO - Crankworx Innsbruck 2018
Charlie Harrison just placed third in DH at Crankworx Innsbruck. Check out his Intense M29 FRO.
Mike Kazimer
Jun 1, 2018
The World's Longest DH Bike: Isak Leivsson's Pole Machine 200 - Fort William World Cup 2018
With big wheels, long chainstays, and a massive reach, Pole's prototype Machine 200 is one wild-looking ride.
Paul Aston
May 31, 2018
Ultimate Bike Check: Phil Atwill's Propain Rage Carbon 29"
Jump in and geek out on every single measurement, number, and pressure of Phil Atwill's race bike.
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| 104 Comments
Trevor Lyden
May 10, 2018
Bike Check: Jordie Lunn's YT Tues - Black Sage FEST 2018
How does a downhill pro turned freerider set up his bike? Rough AF.
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| 38 Comments
Trevor Lyden
May 8, 2018
Bike Check: Graham Agassiz's Kona Operator - Black Sage FEST 2018
Aggy is a firm believer that 26" ain't dead and we recently caught up with him at Black Sage to check out his custom Kona Operator.
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| 113 Comments
Trevor Lyden
May 7, 2018
Bike Check: DJ Brandt's Mongoose Boot'r - Black Sage FEST 2018
DJ Brandt is an up-and-coming freerider, but from his recent performances, it's safe to say he's officially arrived.
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| 116 Comments
Daniel Sapp
Apr 21, 2018
Bike Check: Brook Macdonald's Mondraker Summum - Lošinj DH World Cup 2018
Brook placed first in time training and in qualifying - can he keep the train rolling onto the podium tomorrow?
Daniel Sapp
Apr 19, 2018
Bike Check: Sam Blenkinsop's Norco Aurum HSP 29er - Lošinj DH World Cup 2018
Sam Blenkinsop is starting the 2018 World Cup DH season aboard Norco's new Aurum HSP, running 29" wheels. We checked in with him to see how he has it set up to handle the rocks in Croatia.
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| 44 Comments
Alex Evans
Apr 19, 2018
Bike Check: Greg Williamson's Full Carbon Unno Ever - Lošinj DH World Cup 2018
The one-size-fits-all Carbon UNNO Ever is arguably one of the best-looking bikes out there, but how does Greg Williamson have his set up? We find out.
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| 71 Comments
Pinkbike Staff
Apr 19, 2018
Saracen's New 29er DH Monster Isn't Available To Buy (Just Yet...)
Madison Saracen reveals a brand new 27.5 and 29 Myst bike only available for team riders Danny Hart, Matt Walker and Alex Marin. Saracen have promised the bike will be ready for public release at a later date.
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| 25 Comments
Rick Schubert Schubert
Apr 15, 2018
Bike Check: Laurie Greenland's Mondraker Summum at the iXS European DH Cup
Laurie Greenland is off to a strong start aboard his Mondraker Summum, taking the win at the iXS European DH Cup.
Paul Aston
Mar 23, 2018
Bike Check: Casey Brown's Trek Session - Crankworx Rotorua 2018
Dean the Sardine is keeping Casey company on her customized frame, fresh out of Trek's Project One paint shop.
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| 78 Comments
Paul Aston
Mar 23, 2018
Bike Check: Eliot Jackson's DVO Sprung Giant Glory - Crankworx Rotorua 2018
Eliot gives us a rundown of his new race bike for 2018, including prototype internals for the DVO dampers.
Brian Park
Mar 9, 2018
Jackson Goldstone's Pint-Sized Custom Trek Session - Bike Check & Interview
Jackson is now being supported by Trek, and we caught up with him at Pinkbike's Squamish HQ to check out his new extra-small Trek Session.
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| 138 Comments
Ross Bell
Feb 22, 2018
Bike Check: Danny Hart's Saracen Myst
Danny Hart's change from Mondraker to Madison Saracen has been plain sailing so far, and he shares some details about how he's got his 2018 race bike set up.
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| 139 Comments
Cameron Mackenzie
Jan 15, 2018
Bike Check: Cole Lucas and Sam Robbie's Intense M16 Bikes - New Zealand National DH Series
We check out two Intense M16 bikes ridden by two of the fastest New Zealand junior downhill racers.
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| 40 Comments
Cameron Mackenzie
Jan 7, 2018
Bike Check: Keegan Wright's Devinci Wilson - New Zealand National DH Series
Keegan's 2018 season is shaping up to be another gangbusters trip around the world, racing select downhill World Cups in addition to his full EWS schedule. We took the opportunity to take a look at his new downhill rig.
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| 62 Comments
Vernon Felton
Aug 24, 2017
Tahnée Seagrave's New Transition TR11 - Val di Sole World Cup 2017
Ross Bell gets the inside line on Transition's new carbon downhill machine.
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| 66 Comments
Transition Bikes
Aug 2, 2017
Transition's New TR Eleven Carbon DH Bike
Transition have added a new downhill bike to their lineup, and this one goes to 11.
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| 185 Comments
Mike Kazimer
Jun 29, 2017
Pivot Phoenix DH Carbon - Review
The Phoenix DH is one of the lightest downhill bikes in existence, but how does it ride?
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| 157 Comments
Mike Kazimer
May 25, 2017
Trek Session 27.5 - First Look
The new Session 27.5 gets the longer, lower, and slacker treatment along with an updated frame design.
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| 93 Comments
Richard Cunningham
May 13, 2017
Spy Shots of Tahnée Seagrave's New Transition T11 - Fort William BDS
The DH racer that Transition fans have been waiting for: carbon chassis, new suspension and a stunning profile
Paul Aston
Mar 13, 2017
Canyon Sender - Review
We spent a solid six months thrashing Canyon's new Sender. How did it hold up? *updated
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| 214 Comments
AJ Barlas
Feb 27, 2017
Morpheus Conspiracy - Review
We put Morpheus' carbon downhill bike to the test.
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| 145 Comments
AJ Barlas
Dec 12, 2016
Devinci Wilson Carbon SL - Review
We put Devinci's flagship DH machine to the test.
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| 118 Comments
Mike Kazimer
Nov 28, 2016
Specialized Demo 8 I Alloy - Review
We find out how the base model of Specialized's Alloy Demo 8 fared after a steady diet of lift-served bike park laps.
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| 293 Comments
Paul Aston
Oct 4, 2016
Saracen Myst Team Carbon - Review
Part for part, gram for gram: the same machine that the Madison-Saracen team is riding.
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| 145 Comments
Mike Kazimer
Jul 25, 2016
Commencal Supreme DH V4 World Cup - Review
We put Commencal's wild new DH machine to the test.
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| 124 Comments
Mike Levy
Jul 11, 2016
Rocky Mountain Maiden World Cup - Review
A lot of carbon fiber, BOS suspension front and rear, and the ability to run either 26'' or 27.5'' wheels makes the new Maiden an interesting bike. But do those things also make it a winner?
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| 150 Comments
Mike Kazimer
Dec 13, 2015
Intense M16C Pro Build - Review
We put Intense's first carbon fiber DH bike to the test.
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| 183 Comments
Mike Kazimer
Oct 11, 2015
Review: YT Tues CF Comp
Can the Tues CF's performance match its excellent price? We find out.
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| 286 Comments
Mike Kazimer
Aug 3, 2015
Santa Cruz V10 C - Review
The V10 C is ready to rumble with 8.5" of travel, 27.5" wheels, and a full carbon frame.
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| 188 Comments
Paul Aston
May 19, 2015
Scott Voltage FR 710 - Review
One of the first park-specific freeride bikes, the Voltage continues to define the genre.
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| 137 Comments
Paul Aston
Feb 23, 2015
Solid Strike Black Star - Review
The Strike might have an impressively reasonable price tag, but does it perform on the mountain?
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| 177 Comments
Mike Levy
Dec 29, 2014
Antidote Lifeline DH - Review
The Lifeline DH is carbon fiber downhill exotica straight out of Poland, but does being different also mean being better?
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| 244 Comments
Mike Kazimer
Oct 6, 2014
Banshee Darkside - Review
The Darkside, Banshee's 180mm park bike, gets put to the test.
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| 116 Comments
Mike Kazimer
Aug 25, 2014
Airborne Toxin - Review
Can a budget freeride bike handle the Whistler Bike Park?
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| 188 Comments
Mike Kazimer
Jul 28, 2014
Transition TR500 - Review
We take Transition's latest downhill bike out to see what it can handle.
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| 190 Comments
Alasdair MacLennan
Nov 11, 2013
Maxim Maya - First Ride
As affordable as a true downhill bike gets. Maxim Bikes claim: "World Cup Performance"
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| 131 Comments
Alasdair MacLennan
Aug 5, 2013
Scott Gambler 20 - Review
Scott's mid-priced Gambler has World Cup Downhill DNA and is spec'ed to impress.
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| 172 Comments
Mike Levy
Jul 22, 2013
Nukeproof Pulse - Review
We put Nukeproof's new Pulse to the test to find out how the 210mm travel bike performs.
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| 147 Comments
Mike Levy
Jul 1, 2013
GT Fury Review
When was the last time a single pivot, aluminum downhill bike has caused such a commotion? We test GT's 2014 Fury to find out if their already successful design makes sense for riders who don't sport the Atherton surname.
Mike Kazimer
Jun 24, 2013
Banshee Legend MKII Review
The Legend MKII was designed with one goal in mind - going downhill. Fast.
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| 185 Comments
Mike Levy
Sep 17, 2012
Specialized Status II Review
We review Specialized's $3,100 Status II to see if the affordable DH bike can keep up with its more expensive competition.
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| 243 Comments
Mike Levy
Aug 6, 2012
Devinci Wilson SL Review
We ride Devinci's top tier Wilson SL downhill bike to find out just how fast the Canadian-made race bike actually is.
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| 108 Comments
Matt Wragg
Jul 31, 2012
2013 Scott Gambler - First Ride
Scott's redesign of its premier downhill racer breaks the rules and puts in an impressive performance.
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| 183 Comments
Brad Walton
Jun 20, 2012
Norco Aurum 2 Review
We test the $3550 Norco Aurum 2 to find out how their base model downhill bike fares in the real world.
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| 175 Comments
Brad Walton
Feb 20, 2012
Kona Entourage Review
Kona refines their look for 2012, but that's not all. See our impression of the new breed of Kona gravity sled with a thorough test of the Entourage.
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| 170 Comments
Mike Levy
Jan 6, 2012
Scott Voltage FR 20 Review
Scott's Voltage FR 20 combines adjustability and burliness into a 180mm travel package the goes for a reasonable $2399 USD, but how does it perform on the trail?
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| 202 Comments
Mike Levy
Nov 23, 2011
Trek Session 9.9 Review
Does Trek's 35lb carbon fiber downhill bike live up to the hype? We've spent the last few months aboard it to find out.
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| 221 Comments
Derek Smith
Oct 6, 2011
Transition TR250 - Reviewed
We review Transition's TR250 mini DH bike. Find out what we think about it after throwing it off some drops and jumps!
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| 138 Comments
Brad Walton
Oct 4, 2011
Cove 2012 STD - Preview
That menacing STD is back, and this time it doesn't seem like anything is going to keep it from spreading... to every trail you can throw at it! Cove has refined nearly every bike in their lineup for 2012, with the STD to be the last to see the subtle yet practical revisions. Have a look at how Cove plans to infect freeriders for 2012!
Mike Levy
Aug 30, 2011
Lapierre DH-720 Review
Pinkbike puts Lapierre's unconventional looking DH-720 downhill bike through the ringer. Find out how it fared inside!
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| 91 Comments
Reece Wallace
Aug 18, 2011
Santa Cruz V-10 Carbon Review
Pinkbike puts Santa Cruz's V-10 Carbon through the ringer in this long-term test. Find out how the bike fared inside.
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| 119 Comments
Fraser Britton
Jun 13, 2011
Intense M9 FRO Review
The latest version of the most storied downhill racer of all time can be custom tuned to win at any venue in the world.
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| 121 Comments
Alasdair MacLennan
Jun 8, 2011
Saracen Myst Downhill Racer Review
Saracen's eight-inch-travel Myst looks to make downhill racing a more affordable adventure, but how does this $3783 race bike bike perform on the track?.
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| 84 Comments
Mike Levy
Dec 10, 2010
Morewood Kalula Review
The 7" travel Morewood Kalula is based on the much heralded Makulu race bike, even sporting the same low leverage linkage design, but is much more of a free spirit than its bigger brother could ever hope to be.
We've spent months in B.C.'s best bike parks getting to know the Kalula's fun loving personality and inside you can read up on our impressions.
We've spent months in B.C.'s best bike parks getting to know the Kalula's fun loving personality and inside you can read up on our impressions.
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| 103 Comments
Dunbar Cycles
Oct 21, 2010
2011 Devinci Wilson Review
Devinci's new and much anticipated 2011 Wilson has been generating an incredible amount of buzz, and rightfully so, as the new bike is a complete redesign with the help of suspension guru Dave Weagle. That's all well and good, but some trail time is what we all really want to hear about. We were fortunate enough to be able to put in some hot laps at Whistler and then keep the new Wilson for six weeks of thrashing on our local B.C. mountains. Inside you can read the first test of the 2011 Wilson, check out all of the photos, and watch three videos!
Read on,
Read on,
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Mike Levy
Sep 17, 2010
Lapierre DH720 Review
We've had plenty of time on Lapierre's DH-720 downhill bike and inside you can read up on what we think of this impressive looking French speed machine.
Read on...
Read on...
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| 79 Comments
Mark Wood
Aug 25, 2010
Xprezo Furax DH Race Bike Review
by Mark Wood
It’s been six years now that the Canadian bike brand Xprezo Cycles have been hand welding race performance bikes out of their Bromont, Quebec factory. Producing less than 1000 frames per year, their focus is on craftsmanship. Described as "high performance, low maintenance" by Antoine Larose, Brand Manager of Xprezo and coach of the QC Provincial DH Team, they presently produce 12 different bikes ranging from featherlite chromoly road bikes and hardtails to full suspension models, ranging from XC, to AM, FR and now DH. What makes the new DH offering special, besides its slack angles and low slung chassis, is its use of Chromo on the rear triangle and seat mast, giving the bike a unique look and some dynamic ride characteristics.
After three months of heavy use, the bike did a number of things well, most aptly, going fast...
It’s been six years now that the Canadian bike brand Xprezo Cycles have been hand welding race performance bikes out of their Bromont, Quebec factory. Producing less than 1000 frames per year, their focus is on craftsmanship. Described as "high performance, low maintenance" by Antoine Larose, Brand Manager of Xprezo and coach of the QC Provincial DH Team, they presently produce 12 different bikes ranging from featherlite chromoly road bikes and hardtails to full suspension models, ranging from XC, to AM, FR and now DH. What makes the new DH offering special, besides its slack angles and low slung chassis, is its use of Chromo on the rear triangle and seat mast, giving the bike a unique look and some dynamic ride characteristics.
After three months of heavy use, the bike did a number of things well, most aptly, going fast...
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Jordan Holmes
Mar 22, 2010
2010 Rocky Mountain Flatline World Cup - Review
I had been looking forward to putting some time on Rocky Mountain's new 2010 Flatline since my first introduction at Crankworx '09 in Whistler. The original design was a bit portly and only excelled on the hairiest of tracks, but this new version was said to be an entirely different beast. With less weight and a revised LC2R suspension system, the new and improved Flatline looks to remedy those issues while still holding onto its title as king of the gnarly terrain.
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Tyler Maine
Mar 18, 2010
2010 Norco Empire 5 SE Review
Source: Reece Wallace
Norco has really stepped it up this year. They have introduced many new bikes that are absolutely killing it in the free ride and slope style scene, and the 2010 Norco Empire 5 SE is no exception. Norco has worked with their engineers, product designers, and team riders to create the ultimate bikes designed for performance when you need it most. But has this bike lived up to all the hype that Norco and everyone is giving it?
Read on to find out!
Norco has really stepped it up this year. They have introduced many new bikes that are absolutely killing it in the free ride and slope style scene, and the 2010 Norco Empire 5 SE is no exception. Norco has worked with their engineers, product designers, and team riders to create the ultimate bikes designed for performance when you need it most. But has this bike lived up to all the hype that Norco and everyone is giving it?
Read on to find out!
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Tyler Maine
Feb 24, 2010
Basic Suspension Setup for DH Bikes - Part 1
Source: Transition Bikes
Winter is winding down in most places (unless you live in the PNW and in which case, it totally passed us by this year) and a lot of you are chomping at the bit to get out on your DH bikes again. Your bike could likely use a little early season set up and today Lars is gonna take you through a general suspension set up for your DH steed.
Video inside,
Winter is winding down in most places (unless you live in the PNW and in which case, it totally passed us by this year) and a lot of you are chomping at the bit to get out on your DH bikes again. Your bike could likely use a little early season set up and today Lars is gonna take you through a general suspension set up for your DH steed.
Video inside,
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Jason Peters
Feb 9, 2010
Team X Fusion-Intense bike check: Intense 951
When Intense first showed off their 951 DH bike, rider's jaws dropped. Check out the X Fusion Intense 951s inside as well as the down low on the sick graphic kits that have been popping up on a few pro's 951s courtesy of HieroglyphFX.
Pics and info inside,
Pics and info inside,
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Derek Smith
Nov 27, 2009
SX Trail 1 Long Term Review
With several months in the saddle and many miles on the tires, it's fair to say that this riding season has been no different than most. Endless winter days spent working a shovel to get lines dialed, finally paid off when the sun started shining and it was time to ride! It has been some time since the preview of the 2009 SX trail ran, and since then, this bike has seen it all! From steep, white knuckle downhills, fast technical trails, to groomed resort runs, and even some rides up. There have been moments to remember, and some that I just can't seem to forget.
Read on for the full story behind the 2009 SX Trail 1.
Read on for the full story behind the 2009 SX Trail 1.
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Jordan Holmes
Nov 10, 2009
Yeti 303R-DH - Review
In the 303R-DH preview we gave you all of the information and facts about the 303R-DH, however we left you hanging when it came to information on how it rides. Looks and technology only come into play so much when you're looking into purchasing a bike, and most riders will find themselves asking other riders what they think of this bike or that bike. In order to skip you having to talk to your best friend's, sister's, boyfriend's dad who has an old Yeti, I am going to tell you exactly what my impressions of the Yeti 303R-DH were.
Video and details inside,
Video and details inside,
Jordan Holmes
Aug 8, 2009
2010 Kona Stab Supreme - Exclusive look.
Arguably the most talked about bike from Kona's line up is the Stab Supreme. The Stab Supreme sets the bar as Kona's high end downhill bike, and for 2010 it has not only lost some weight, but got some component changes, and frame refinements that make it a contender on the downhill scene for the 2010 race season.
Full Specs, Photos, Changes
Full Specs, Photos, Changes
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Jordan Holmes
Aug 8, 2009
2010 Kona Stinky Deluxe - Specs, Changes, Photos.
The Stinky Deluxe is the highest end freeride orientated bike that Kona produces. This year Kona has taken a more all mountain approach to this freeride rig, and have equipped it with a versatile line up of components, some heavy duty, some light duty.
Click here for info on the 2010 Stinky Deluxe...
Click here for info on the 2010 Stinky Deluxe...
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Jordan Holmes
Jul 28, 2009
Yeti 303R DH - Linear Rail Technology!
Most people would use the reference "tribe" to describe a civilization hiding deep in the South African jungle, that only feed off of fire ants and boiled frogs. However, there is one company inside the cycling industry that refers to their customer basis as the Tribe. They come from all walks of life - racers, artists, hippies, adventure junkies, beer swillers, priests, lawyers, construction workers, shamans, cops, robbers, and buddhists. If you, or your friends own a Yeti, then you're part of the tribe.
Yeti has a specific patent for their own bikes that utilizes rail technology to control shock rates, and wheel paths. The 303 and 303R-DH are the two bikes that share this technology.
Click here for more info on Linear rail technology, and the 303R-DH...
Yeti has a specific patent for their own bikes that utilizes rail technology to control shock rates, and wheel paths. The 303 and 303R-DH are the two bikes that share this technology.
Click here for more info on Linear rail technology, and the 303R-DH...
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Derek Smith
Jun 24, 2009
Specialized SX Trail 1 - Preview
With the warmer weather we have been getting lately, it seems the riding season may have finally arrived! What better way to start a new season, than with a new ride! Specialized has worked hard to improve their SX Trail line-up, and this is what they have come up with.
So the question is, how does one take an already accomplished bike, and make it better? Well for starters, why not make it lighter? Stiffer rear end? And why not throw some all new 2009 parts onto it? If this doesn't get your heart going, you may want to see a doctor. Click here to get all the details on the new generation of SX Trail bikes.
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So the question is, how does one take an already accomplished bike, and make it better? Well for starters, why not make it lighter? Stiffer rear end? And why not throw some all new 2009 parts onto it? If this doesn't get your heart going, you may want to see a doctor. Click here to get all the details on the new generation of SX Trail bikes.
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Tyler Maine
Jun 22, 2009
2009 Norco Team DH
In the past if you wanted a top spec’d DH race bike you had to go out of your way to build it up with competitive parts that would help you win races. Quite a few companies were making nice complete bikes, but no one was making a no holds barred, spec’d to the max “stock” bike. This meant that you would have to buy the bike that was closest to what you wanted or go buy the frame of your choice and build it up from there. The process of spec’ing your DH race bike is the most costly thing you can do when getting ready for the season. What if you could buy a whole bike that was fully race ready and no spec had been over looked? Just drop the cash, roll out and pin it!
This is where the new Norco Team DH comes into its own. Learn more about this WC DH Spec’d race machine inside…
This is where the new Norco Team DH comes into its own. Learn more about this WC DH Spec’d race machine inside…
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Mike Levy
Jun 16, 2009
Rocky Mountain Flatline Pro - Reviewed
Our Rocky Mountain Flatline Pro test bike has been with us for many months now and has seen nearly every sort of terrain one could imagine. From moonscape rock, to cold and wet B.C. forests, the Flatline has both saved me and punished me on too many occasions to count. No matter where I brought it, attention was sure to follow. With it's unique lines and personality I was questioned at nearly every trailhead and parking lot. No more need for questions though, read the review and watch the videos to see what we thought of Rocky's flagship DH bike!
2 HD videos inside!
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2 HD videos inside!
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Tyler Maine
Apr 20, 2009
Sea Otter - Tyler Morland's Turner DW DHR
Tyler Morland is one of Canada's best known DH racers and is also known for building some of the wizziest bikes you'll see rolling the trails. Working for SRAM has its benefits for sure, as does being an athlete under the Troy Lee Designs umbrella. We ran into Tyler a few days ago when he was building up his all new Turner DW DHR race bike and posted a few pics for you to drool over. Now we were able to corner him and take a really close look at his bike and do an interview too.
Pics and interview video inside!
Pics and interview video inside!
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Kevin Menard
Apr 13, 2009
Transition Bikes New TR450 DH Prototype
The Transition TR450 is designed as a dedicated downhill racing machine. Factory rider Lars Sternberg, along with other select riders, will be rallying the frame all season. Transition expects production models to be ready sometime early winter 2009 for the 2010 race season.
Read on for more pics and video on the new bike!
Read on for more pics and video on the new bike!
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Si Paton
Feb 25, 2009
2Stage Elite 9 (dual rear shock) bike test
"I'll have an "E" please Bob", was a famous quip on Blockbusters quiz show that ran for ages here in the U.K. Basically the challenge was two contestants pitted against one, was two heads better than one? Maybe... Our question today is are two shocks better than one?
2Stage Bikes of New Zealand is asking that question today...
2Stage Bikes of New Zealand is asking that question today...
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Mike Levy
Jan 5, 2009
Rocky Mountain Flatline Pro: Preview of a Review
What is long, squishy, and white and red? No, not that candy cane that you just found under the couch cushion...although I'm sure that is still ok to eat. What I'm talking about is Rocky Mountain's new top flight Flatline Pro DH bike. Don't get too excited as the review is still a ways off, but due to sheer boredom (the large amount of snow will do that to me) I've put together a little "preview to a review" article to get your blood flowing during these cold winter nights. Inside we have got Wade Simmons on video from 'Vegas to give us the low down on the Flatline, as well as far too many pictures!
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Read on.....
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Si Paton
Jan 22, 2008
Bionicon Edison Ltd - Bike test.
2 for 1 is always a great offer in the supermarkets / hypermarkets when it comes to the weekly provisions. Never something you see in your local bike store is it? Until now that is, welcome to the Bionicon Edison.
You know the score, as you're on this site and you're reading these words so there is no pulling the wool over your eyes. I can’t just say this is the best trail bike you’ll ever ride, or that I have ever ridden. That don’t cut the mustard so I’d better spend the next hour or two of my time explaining why. Please grab a seat, a cup of tea and a biscuit and have a dunk, this will only take you 5 minutes.
You know the score, as you're on this site and you're reading these words so there is no pulling the wool over your eyes. I can’t just say this is the best trail bike you’ll ever ride, or that I have ever ridden. That don’t cut the mustard so I’d better spend the next hour or two of my time explaining why. Please grab a seat, a cup of tea and a biscuit and have a dunk, this will only take you 5 minutes.
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